a few years ago i was stunned to learn from a TV commercial that anti-lice products are as high-demand as ever. then my kid brought a headfull from school -- and this is a high-income neighborhood, mind you...
apparently, these made a huge comeback after decades of adapting to the enhanced human hygiene

My son in San Marino, CA - another tony spot - has been plagued with the same problem. My wife, who taught in a low-income area, contends that the lice prefer squeakly clean hair. So =v=, encourage your kid to play in the dirt and to avoid lather, rinse, repeat instructions on shampoo bottles.

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